We also highlight a recent study published in Science magazine about the fading taste of tomatoes. The study finds that cosmetic breeding has altered the genetic expression of tomatoes grown within the industrial food production system, both decreasing their natural sugar content and making them less tasty. Read more about the study here. But alternatives to industrial agriculture are thriving around the world. In August, Toronto hosted an Urban Agriculture Summit, which produced the world’s first declaration for integrating food production into the urban environment: the Toronto Declaration. And in China, ancient Indigenous livestock breeds like the Taihu pig are still raised for their delicious meat and their exceptional resistance to disease, heat, or other hazards.